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by Staff writer In a recent poll conducted on Twitter by Africa Polling, Nigeria’s former vice president and now PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, led in the votes, gathering over …

by Staff writer Ever since spokeswoman of the Lagos State Police Command, Dolapo Badmos, warned homosexuals living in Nigeria via her Instagram to either leave the country or face prosecution, …

by Daniel Nkado Most countries in Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, are experiencing a massive trend of skin bleaching. According to the WHO, some 77 percent of Nigerian women (more …

by Daniel Nkado It seems these days the first thing people do once they learn of someone’s passing is rush to Facebook to do an RIP post. They pick one …

by Daniel Nkado There is a good reason companies usually balk from going political. Apparently top maker of shaving supplies, Gillette, does not know this when they decided to make …

by Staff writer Nigeria’s top reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is set to return for a fourth season. Here are all the details you might need about the 4th …

by Staff writer Whether you are active on YouTube, Facebook, or even Instagram, there is a great possibility you’ve met the sensational McClure girls, Alexis and Ava. Their mother, Ami …

by Mr Richard Lagos is arguably the most significant city in the whole of Nigeria. The bustling urban metropolis is known for a multitude of things, some of them fascinating …

by Staff writer 2018 isn’t really a bad year for movie lovers, if at all. Here are top 10 great movies that came out this year: 10. Black Panther This …

by Daniel Nkado The honest truth about getting over a heartbreak is that you can’t get completely better in a day, or a few. Like all injuries, recovering from a …

by Staff writer See the ‘Simbi’ dress a Nigerian lady ordered online: See what was delivered to her…??? Perhaps Simbi quit dieting and got bigger ???

by Daniel Nkado Nobody comes here with a function manual and neither is anyone living a pre-programmed life. We are all here, slugging it out the best possible way we …

by Daniel Nkado Leading an ambitious life can be a great thing in that it helps you stay motivated towards achieving major milestones in life. But most times, the life …

by Daniel Nkado I do not believe happiness is a choice (please refer to this article) as we cannot really control what and how we feel, but there are certain …

by Daniel Nkado Cracked lips, racking chilliness, road-side dust attacks, the season we all dread is here. Single people mostly. Truth is, harmattan is nobody’s friend. But as good-natured and …

by Staff writer Nigerian writer Tomi Adeyemi recently accused Nora Roberts of stealing her book title on Twitter. Tomi later tweeted an apology, saying she and Nora have sorted things …

by Staff writer First of all, know that all dogs bark. And under certain circumstances, even a breed known for being quiet may bark more than expected. That said, the …

by Paul Adepoju Wasiu is well-known at his local HIV clinic in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. At 32 years old, he is a socialite with several wives — two in Nigeria …

by Staff writer Today’s Google Doodle honors late Nigerian doctor, Stella Adadevoh. Dr Stella Ameyo Adadevoh was a Nigerian physician best known for her brave act and sacrifice in curbing …

by Staff writer Nigerian-American writer Nnedi Okorafor has been criticized for replying an upcoming writer with a seemingly discouraging comment. The US-based professor and writer of fantasy stories responded to …

by Staff writer A new HBO documentary called “Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram” started airing on Monday night. The documentary looks at what happened to the 276 school girls …

by Staff writer Yes, Google does pay bloggers but you first must apply to Google Adsense and get approved before Google can start paying you. When you have a blog …

by Staff writer Swiss woman and mother of three married to a Nigerian man from Anambra State has left him a cute birthday message on Twitter. In the message, Nwanyi …

by UJ Sizzle I’ll keep this short and simple. I couldn’t decide if it was an action movie with the Robin Hoodesque theme, or a comedy considering the cast, or …

by Staff writer Sitting with the editor-in-chief of Le Monde Afrique, Maryline Baumard, on the final day of the Le Monde Festival in Paris, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie …

by Staff writer 2Face and wife Annie just starred in a new Coca-Cola advert featuring the beverage company’s just released affordable family-sized, 1 litre bottle Coke. In the ad, Annie …

by Staff writer Independence Day is an official national holiday in Nigeria, celebrated on the first of October. It marks Nigeria’s proclamation of independence from British rule on 1 October …

by Staff writer According to Nigerian news site, The Cable, thugs were screening voters before they were allowed to visit polling units during the just-concluded rerun election in Osun State. “Anyone without …

by Staff writer The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday revoked the licence of Skye Bank, and transferred its assets and liabilities to a newly licensed bridge bank called …

by Staff writer Top streaming service company Netflix buying the rights to distribute Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ movie has certainly gained the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) more recognition. Nigerian actress Genevieve …

by Gift Adene People have been complaining online about how the Nigerian police and SARS officials often harassed them over nothing just to extort money. Well, I experienced mine today, and …

by Staff writer Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming movie ‘Lionheart’ by Genevieve Nnaji, making it the first Nigerian film the streaming service giant has picked up. The …

by Staff writer A £150,000 bespoke Range Rover belonging to boxing heavyweight Anthony Joshua was stolen in the early hours of Thursday (yesterday), MailOnline reports. According to the report, the …

by Staff writer In a new ad film created by Lynx deodorant brand, British-Nigerian heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua invites all men to become part of the “Lynx Gold brotherhood” community. …

by Staff writer The Union Bank Campus Writing Challenge is an OkadaBooks initiative sponsored by Union Bank. The contest is focused on discovering young, raw and bold writing talents across …

by Daniel Nkado I don’t know why, but assumptions like this always make me laugh. No, I do not think every woman falls for the bad guy — bad guy …

by Staff writer Most feminists like to believe that the life of a man is so rosy and worry-free that they have coined the term ‘male privilege’ to buttress all …

by Staff writer The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on Tuesday noted that Nigeria is home to world’s highest number of poor people. Speaking in Cape Town, South Africa, May …

by Staff writer According to a publication by the Financial Times, United States President, Donald Trump called Nigeria’s president Buhari “lifeless,” shortly after their April meeting in Washington. The report …

by Staff writer The trailer for Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji’s directional debut “Lionheart” is out. Set in Southeast Nigeria, “Lionheart” tells the story of a young woman, Adaeze Obiagu (Nnaji), …

by Staff writer Following Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s order to have the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian police re-ordered, the department has been renamed Federal Special Anti-Robbery …

by Staff writer English singer and songwriter Seal is in Nigeria! Although the reason for his visit is yet to be made public, Nigerian singer Femi Kuti and sister Yeni …

by Staff writer Whether you are Nigerian or not, you’ve probably known (or heard) Nigeria is not your regular country. There are some things that happen here that will have …

by Damilare Shittu Before Muhammadu Buhari even decided to contest for the position of Nigeria’s president, many Nigerians were fed up with the morally bereft and economically clueless policies of …

by Daniel Nkado In a world fast tipping towards the clutches of insane hyper-consumerism, getting lost in the game has become sort of inevitable. A situation easily more pronounced in the world …

by Staff writer African telecom giant, MTN, has just rolled out new data offers for its Nigerian subscribers. By dialing *131*65#, you can now get a whopping 4GB worth of …

by Staff writer World football governing body FIFA has rejected a request from Nigeria’s minister of sports Solomon Dalung to visit them, ACL Sports reports. Dalung had written to FIFA, …

by Staff writer Just like her colleague, Jim Iyke, Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekehinde has revealed that the reason for her absence in the movie scene is the inability of …

by Staff writer Rihanna just made history by becoming the first black woman to appear on the cover of British Vogue’s September issue. Like the publication’s U.S. edition, the September …